Jill Schildhouse

6 days ago | travel.usnews.com | Julie Kessler |Jill Schildhouse |Skye Sherman

#2Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line#2 in Best Cruises for Singles (tie)Read More »One of Holland America Line's newest cruise ships, Nieuw Statendam, launched in December 2018. This 2,666-passenger ship (at double occupancy) is the second in the line's contemporary Pinnacle Class collection. Like its sister ship, Koningsdam, this vessel emphasizes elegant, eye-catching design. The ship carries 3,170 passengers at maximum capacity and 1,036 crew members.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Jill Schildhouse

Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link My mom and I went on a trip to Mexico. My luggage arrived, but hers went to India. We later realized the tags on her luggage had been swapped with ones for someone going to Dehli. She bought new essentials (and got reimbursed by the airline), but now we always check luggage tags. Touching down in Puerto Vallarta, my mom and I were ready for a few days of beachy relaxation and margaritas.

1 week ago | southernliving.com | Jill Schildhouse

It'll disappear quickly. By Jill SchildhousePublished on April 12, 2025 Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Variety is the spice of life—except when it’s not. Have you ever noticed that once you become known for bringing a popular dish to a party, it’s almost an unwritten rule that you’re expected to bring it to every gathering thereafter?

2 weeks ago | travel.usnews.com | Skye Sherman |Jill Schildhouse |Julie L. Kessler

Originally launched in 1995, Crystal Symphony resumed service under new management in September 2023. Symphony holds 606 passengers and provides a nearly 1-to-1 crew-to-staff ratio, so guests can expect a pampering experience during their time on board. The ship was extensively refurbished ahead of its reintroduction, from its accommodations to its restaurants to its public entertainment spaces.

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Jill Schildhouse

Travel When travelers visit Arizona, many make common mistakes, like not renting cars or sticking only to chain restaurants. Jill Schildhouse This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . After living in Scottsdale, Arizona, for 20+ years, I've seen countless newcomers make mistakes. Some expect a hike through the desert to be the same as a hike through the woods, but it's not.